East Side Titanium Plant Fire Injures 3

Companies were dispatched to 19300 Filer Ave on reports of a fire in a metal processing plant at 2:30am. Argon and titanium were reportedly present at the fire scene. Explosions were reported to have taken place prior to Detroit Fire’s arrival.

A Hazmat Level 1 was declared at 3:13am by Battalion Chief 8. Companies on scene took a defensive posture while Detroit Fire’s Hazmat 1 investigated the scene for dangers associated with the contents of the 50×30 building.

DFD’s Hazmat 1 discovered that no chemicals or any other hazardous material was present and in danger of catching fire.

Local media is reporting non-life threatening injuries to 3 employees of Global Titanium, Inc. Global Titanium is a recycler of titanium.

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Originally from California, John Roberts came to Michigan in the trunk of a 62 Chevy Impala. A LEO & Military veteran, he spends his time wrangling wildlife, operating a gentleman's farm and burning ants with a magnifying glass. His free time is spent reporting real-time crime and fire incidents in the City of Detroit.